# Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A320 Series Airplanes Equipped With a Bulk Cargo Door
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 1998-09-25 · Effective 1998-10-30 · 63 FR 51279
## Document
- **Document number:** 98-25473
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Airbus Model A320 Series
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 63 FR 51279
- **Publication date:** 1998-09-25
- **Effective date:** 1998-10-30
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. 97-NM-192-AD
## Abstract

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to all Airbus Model A320 series airplanes equipped with a bulk cargo door, that requires repetitive inspections to detect fatigue cracking of the upper frame flanges; and repair, if necessary. This amendment also requires modification of the upper frame flanges of the bulk cargo door, which constitutes terminating action for the repetitive inspections. This amendment is prompted by issuance of mandatory continuing airworthiness information by a foreign civil airworthiness authority. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent fatigue cracking of the upper frame flanges, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/09/25/98-25473/airworthiness-directives-airbus-model-a320-series-airplanes-equipped-with-a-bulk-cargo-door)
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